Library

Altamont’s library is a spacious, well-equipped center for research, reading, study and computer use. Its purpose is to provide materials and space for students and teachers to research and prepare materials for class assignments, as well as for personal informational needs and recreational reading.

The library houses over 18,000 items, including books, videos, DVDs and CDs. In addition, three daily newspapers and 40 periodicals are available. Altamont students have access to EBSCO Online, Opposing Viewpoints Online, OED Online and a variety of other databases available through the Alabama Virtual Library. The library also provides 32 computers for student use.

The librarian instructs students in library use, research skills and information literacy in conjunction with assignments given by the faculty. Teachers regularly bring classes to work on assignments during their class periods. The library can accommodate three classes each period if the classes are using different resources.

Individual students may use the library before and after school, during Activities period and lunch and also when they check out of class or study hall for academic work. Library hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The library can be a successful, busy learning environment only if everyone respects the needs of others. While in the library, patrons are expected to conduct themselves in such a way that they do not disturb those who are reading, writing or searching for material. 

The Altamont Library strives to provide resources and instruction to meet the Information Literacy standards as set forth in Information Power, the 1998 publication of the American Association of School Librarians:

Information Literate

• Access information efficiently and effectively.
• Evaluate information critically and competently.
• Use information accurately and creatively.

Independent Learners

• Pursue information related to personal interest.
• Appreciate literature and other creative expressions of information.
• Strive for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.

Socially Responsible

• Recognize the importance of information in a democratic society.
• Practice ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.